S2K1M

planning a trip with some co workers, what are the places to go white water rafting in the bay area? i looked at some of the prices, and its all over the place. looking for a level 4 river - day trip. thanks in advance.

danvuquoc

The American River is the most popular place -- it has three bends.

You have the North bend which is a Class IV/V -- is not for beginners, you need a guide and you need to be in very good shape. This is the kinda thing you do if you've been rafting a few times. About $160-$200 for the day.

The middle bend is all class III/IV -- it's designed for aggressive first timers. I'd probably recommend this one. About $120-$150 for the day.

The south bend is all class III and below, it's for little kids, and relaxing in a raft. $100-$120 for the day.


That being said, California isn't exactly releasing much water into the American river this year because of our lack of water, so this year may not be the best year to go.

slightly2ned

S2Ki Rafting Day!!!!!!1

lilazngrl4o8

I've tried putting one together last year and this year, but no success. Plus the water flow isn't that great so it might not be worth the trip.

LittleRedS2k

The play I usually raft with on the American river isn't doing their trips past mid July this year because the water is too low.

CaliS2k45

Too bad about the water levels.... I'd be all over this.

LittleRedS2k

http://gotwhitewater.com/ is the group I have used for the last four years. Their 2 day trips are great. I was really disappointed to hear they weren't going past July this year. Rafting weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the summer!

slightly2ned

Bring back the H20! Any alternatives to this area?

LittleRedS2k

Through August, if you don't mind going South: http://www.kernrafting.com/lowerkern.html

des_si